Station Servicer C -Station Servicer

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Participate in the construction, maintenance, rebuilding, removal, operation, testing, and inspection of energized or de-energized generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. Work with an existing Station Servicer in the assigned area to inspect and maintain station facilities, with the expectation of progressing to the Station Servicer classification. Assist with emergency call-outs and coordinate prompt restoration of customer service. The role may also include related or incidental work as assigned, and the duties and supervision may vary with operating conditions. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate to a location within a 45-minute report time of the John W. Vaughan Ctr Mtr/Str or the Christiansburg Service Center. The vacancy is posted across a range and will be filled based on education and experience. Duties include inspecting, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing substation facilities and equipment; performing routine and emergency switching; working on energized equipment within established limits and qualifications; maintaining station communication and DC supply systems; collecting station data and completing records; and responding to equipment failures and other emergencies. The role also involves operating vehicles and specialized equipment, maintaining tools and work areas, participating in safety and training activities, and following Company safety, operating, Transmission, and compliance requirements. The role requires outdoor work in varying weather and hazardous conditions, work on uneven terrain and at heights, climbing ladders and station structures, and operation of aerial lifts and heavy equipment. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying specified loads and walking approximately one-half mile during an eight-hour shift. Considerable travel and overtime may be required, and the employee must be willing and able to respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology, or equivalent education and/or experience. Equivalent backgrounds may include military training and technical work such as aviation or nuclear instrumentation technician experience, or recent experience within the last six months as a Station Electrician or under an equivalent title with another electric utility or contractor.
Station Servicer C: No previous work experience required.
Station Servicer B: At least 24 months of satisfactory work experience as a Station Servicer C, or equivalent experience as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
Station Servicer: At least 24 months of satisfactory work experience in the applicable preceding Station Servicer or Station Electrician classification, or equivalent experience as determined by the Company through demonstration, examination, and performance appraisal.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License, or obtain the appropriate Commercial Driver’s License within the designated probationary period, as applicable to the classification; meet vehicle-operation requirements established by federal and/or state law.
Have sufficient print-reading knowledge to interpret and apply information from drawings, instruction manuals, one-line diagrams, and related documents.
Have working knowledge of electrical principles and station equipment construction, maintenance, operation, function, and related standards appropriate to the classification level.
Understand and follow applicable Transmission policies, switching procedures, safety rules, operating regulations, and NERC compliance requirements.
Complete required training within Company-established timeframes to advance to the next classification or vacate the current classification.
Have the ability and desire to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform Station Servicer duties and qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Receive, interpret, and communicate instructions clearly and accurately and work from electrical drawings.
Plan work, instruct and brief others properly, and interact with customers and employees courteously and professionally.
Be willing and able to respond to a high percentage of call-out assignments; considerable travel and overtime may be required.
Successfully complete the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Work outdoors in varying weather, around hazardous conditions, and on uneven terrain.
Work at heights, climb ladders and station structures, and work from aerial lifts; operate vehicles, heavy equipment, and other mechanized devices.
Lift up to 75 pounds from floor level to waist level, carry up to 60 pounds for 20 feet, lift up to 50 pounds to chest level, and lift up to 30 pounds to eye level.
Walk approximately one-half mile over the course of an eight-hour shift.
Climb and work on ladders or structures at heights of 50 feet or more and ascend and work from bucket trucks or aerial lifts at required heights.
Distinguish between colors.
Understand Company safety rules and practices and, when required for the classification, demonstrate proficiency in resuscitation and First Aid procedures presented in the Company’s Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test substation facilities and electrical equipment.
Perform routine and emergency switching operations at substations in accordance with established station procedures.
Respond to emergency calls, analyze station conditions following equipment failures, make repairs when safe and practical, and coordinate prompt restoration of service.
Work on energized equipment in accordance with established voltage limits, training requirements, qualifications, and required supervision.
Assist with inspection, maintenance, disassembly, reassembly, and repair of station transformers, circuit breakers, portable substations, rotating machinery, network protectors, heat exchangers, batteries, and related equipment.
Install and maintain conduit, piping, cable, wire, station batteries, communication systems, lighting, security systems, and other station equipment.
Use testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, insulation meggers, hydrometers, and pressure gauges.
Assist with and perform electrical testing, including transformer turns ratio, Doble, core megger, resistance, and oil sampling tests.
Inspect station equipment, record readings, identify abnormal conditions, complete minor repairs, and report conditions requiring additional maintenance.
Perform switching activities for transmission and distribution line construction, maintenance, and emergency response.
Follow Company DC supply maintenance, installation, commissioning, and repair procedures to support NERC compliance and proper equipment operation.
Inspect and maintain station communication equipment, including radios, carrier current, telemetering, pilot wire, and control equipment.
Collect and maintain station data using approved asset-management software and submit required records and reports within established timeframes.
Perform station perimeter inspections, report environmental concerns, investigate theft or vandalism, and coordinate with law enforcement when required.
Operate Company vehicles, cranes, aerial lifts, portable generators, pumps, blowers, hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Participate in station inspections, switching activities, emergency call-outs, safety meetings, training, and continuing education.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Perform duties in accordance with Company safety rules, operating regulations, Transmission policies, and applicable compliance requirements.
Perform similar or less-skilled work and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.